HomeMy WebLinkAboutIR 8393 INFORMAL REPORT TO CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS No. 8393
To the Mayor and Members of the City Council April 2, 2002
SUBJECT: ANNEXATION
Based upon input received at the March 25, 2002 Public Information Forum, the March 26, 2002
Council hearing, and instructions received from Council, staff is proceeding with the development
of a detailed timeline that will outline benchmark dates for completion of the necessary steps in
the annexation process under current laws. -rhe timeline for each proposed area will address the
following:
1. Conduct in-house cost/benefit analysis
2. Draft cost/benefit analysis to City Manager's Office for review
3. Pre-Council briefing regarding cost/benefit analysis
4. Notice deadlines for two required public hearings
5. Approval of M&C's for development of service plans
6. Development of service plans
7. First required public hearing
8. Second required public hearing
9. Dates for Council adoption of annexation ordinances
At the April 9, 2002 Pre-Council session, staff will present the above-described timelines for
review and discussion by the Council with the objective of developing a final timeline. In addition,
legal staff will present an overview of current annexation statutes, the statutory changes that will
take effect January 1, 2003, and their effect on the City's current and future annexation initiatives.
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City Manager
ISSUED BY THE CITY MANAGER FORT WORTH, TEXAS